Soft Shell - Teddy the Talking Turtle

by Tom McAuliffe

Teddy, is a special sea turtle born and living in the serene waters of the Navarre Marine Sanctuary on Florida's Gulf Coast.

"Can you hear me?" he said swimming near a young girl snorkeling on the artificial reef one day. "Sure! Clear as a bell" she responds in amazement.

Mia, is a spirited young girl with a passion for marine life, became the Turtle's best friend. Together, they embark on adventures that highlight the beauty and importance of the underwater environment. Through their friendship, the book vividly explores themes of teamwork, conservation and the urgent need to protect the delicate ecosystems of the NW Florida coastline.

The Author’s storytelling is both engaging and educational making complex environmental concepts accessible to young readers. The vibrant illustrations also complement the story, bringing Teddy and Mia’s world to life and captivating the imagination of young and old alike.

As they navigate challenges and work to preserve their sanctuary, Teddy and Mia teach readers about the significance of teamwork, empathy, and stewardship. “Soft Shell- Teddy the Talking Turtle” not only entertains but also instills a sense of responsibility towards the sea.

It's a delightful children’s book by award-winning author Tom McAuliffe with vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue making the underwater world come alive. The story is not only an entertaining journey but also a powerful lesson in marine conservation. Kids will have fun while both parents and educators will appreciate the books educational value and its ability to inspire young minds.

136 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 2024

About the author

Tom Patrick McAuliffe is a Author living on Florida’s Emerald Coast with his wife Sharon and cat Gigi. He's a former Photojournalist with the US Navy’s Combat Camera Group and a graduate of the DOD’s Mass Communications program at Syracuse University. A magazine Editor and Writer with more than 25 years of by- lines he has written 12 new award winning books in the past 3 years.
Please visit: www.authortommcauliffe.com

Reviews

[Texas Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a sweet story about a girl and her turtle and their adventures. What a great way to teach kiddos about saving our planet and the marine life. I highly recommend this book and will be reading this one allowed to my kiddos.

[Dani D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

If animals could talk, we could learn a lot from them. This is a fun adventure that is not only entertaining but also teaches conservation.